Social
Responsibility Gro Brundtland
Norway’s former Prime Minister and World Commission Chair on Environment and Development, Dr. Brundtland serves as UN Special Envoy on Climate Change, seeking ways to balance human enterprise and the planet’s limits. Her “Brundtland Report” focuses on the developmental impact of climate change and global warming.
Malaak Compton-Rock
Wife of superstar comedian Chris Rock and a successful public relations executive who has lent her talents to philanthropic causerelated marketing campaigns for UNICEF, Compton-Rock combines celebrity and service. She founded the Angel Rock project, an evillage that promotes volunteerism, social responsibility, and sustainable change.
Howard Gardner
The Harvard University professor who originated the concept of “multiple intelligences,” Gardner turns his vision to business, prescribing a code of ethics and ideas for organizations to make them more successful.
Val Kilmer
An extraordinarily talented actor who starred in The Doors and Top Gun, Kilmer has long been a supporter of environmental causes, in particular the preservation of our wildlife and natural resources while maintaining a sustainable society.
Mary Robinson
Ireland’s first female president, Robinson advises businesses worldwide on ethical practices and management. In addition to her role as Executive Director of the Ethical Globalization Initiative, she is one of five members of the MasterCard Foundation that focuses on microfinance, youth entrepreneurship, and education.
Peter Thum
A former McKinsey consultant, Thum founded Ethos water, which donates part of its bottled water profits to clean-water initiatives in third world countries. His vision has dramatically changed the role of social responsibility in corporate America.
Desmond Tutu
A Nobel Peace Laureate, Archbishop Tutu served as South Africa’s conscience during its long struggle against apartheid, soothing spirits and rallying hearts with passionate and dignifying words. As Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, he continues to speak for justice, peace, and reconciliation.
Juan Williams
As a writer for The Washington Post, bestselling author, political pundit, and Senior Correspondent for NPR, Williams is at the cutting edge of America’s culture. He examines the changing face of America and the trend towards civic and social responsibility.
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